'A Beautiful Duke Wedding''

'Daisy Mae Duke, will you marry me?'


The Dukes were enjoying a fun evening at The Boars Nest. To Daisy's relief, Boss Hogg allowed her a much needed day off, so she was able to join them; (which was a rare incident considering Boss Hogg had her working everyday.)And working everyday meant hardly ever seeing her boyfriend of one year, R.J. That was the worst part. But tonight was her night off, and she was going to make the best of it.

A band called, 'The Hillbillies,' were playing a loud, rowdy-dancing song. Everybody in the bar was twirling their partners and having a good 'ole time. R.J and Daisy were among the crowd, dancing and clapping, singing along. Bo was hitting on the new girl in town, Uncle Jesse was sitting in a chair watching everyone dance, and Luke and Cooter were in deep discussion about the General Lee's motor problems.

The song came to an end and the band introduced their next song.

"Well folks; let's take it down a couple notches with a slower song." The shaggy lead singer began."We call this one, 'Take me Away."

Daisy wrapped her arms around R.J's neck, pulling herself close to him. He responded by holding her petite waist close to him, rubbing her back with his hand. They were in love up to their eyeballs.

"Have I told you how perty you look tonight?" R.J whispered into her ear as the song began.

"Oh R.J," Daisy giggled. "Yer suppose to tell me that."

"No I mean it." He said seriously, pulling away just enough to look into her eyes. "Yer beautiful. I'm so lucky to have you. God knows yer too good fer me."

"Ryan Jackson, I am not too good fer you..."

"You wanna bet?" He said cutting her off.

"No I'm not!" She said looking him square in the eye. "I was just a county bumpkin working in a bar before I met you! Now I'm a...I'm a..."

"County bumpkin working in a bar who's dating a guy she's too good for?" R.J played grinning.

Daisy grinned back and gave in. "Well, it doesn't matter. I love you, no matter what."

"I love you too baby." He said. "That's why I gotta ask ya somethin."

"Anything darlin" She said, stroking his scruffy cheek.

R.J took a deep breath, prayed for courage, and dropped to one knee. Daisy gasped. 'Is he gonna?' she thought. 'Is he gonna...'

"Daisy Mae Duke, will you marry me?" R.J asked, sliding a little peridot ring on her finger.

Tears began to well up in her eyes. She placed her hand over her mouth in shock. Couples broke apart and stared at her, awaiting an answer.

R.J swallowed hard. 'What is she thinking?' he thought. 'What if she don't wanna git married, what if she has other plans in mind, what if..."

"YES!" Daisy shouted as she bent down to hug him. "Yes darlin, I'll marry you."

R.J planted a kiss on her forehead and picked her up. Everyone clapped in excitement.

"Let's go." She whispered in his ear.

The newly engaged couple made there way through the crowd, and out to R.J's blue pickup truck. Friends giving them pats on the back and Congratulations.

Meanwhile, her two cousins Bo and Luke were oblivious to what just took place. Bo left the girl in the blue skirt and made his way over to the crowd. "What's goin' on?" He asked bewildered.

"Yeah. What's goin' on?" Luke joined in.

Sheriff Rosco answered them gleefully. "Yer cousin Daisy is engaged!"

Bo and Luke's jaws dropped. "What?" They said in unison.

"Yup!" Rosco continued. "Engaged! R.J just popped the question! God I love weddings. Drinks all around!" He hollered followed by his normal squeaking sounds he does in every episode.

"UNCLE JESSE!" Bo hollered.

Uncle Jesse was still sitting in his chair, grinning ear-to-ear. He knew what R.J was planning to do tonight. He knew before anyone else. Since Uncle Jesse was the closest thing to a Father Daisy ever had, R.J stopped by the other day to ask for his blessing.

The old man never really like R.J, or any of his brothers. 'They're all bad news.' Everybody would say. And R.J seemed to be just as rebellious as his siblings. He waseight years older thanDaisy was, he dropped out of High School, AND he'd been known to drink...a lot. But Uncle Jesse saw a change in him when he started dating Daisy last year, a positive change. Whenever R.J's around her, he tries to be a better person, and does everything he can to make her happy. So, Uncle Jesse gave them his blessing. 'Just take care of her.' Jesse told him. 'Don't ever break her heart.'

"Uncle Jesse did you know Daisy's gittin' married!" Bo yelled. "Married! To R.J! He just asked her to marry him! I mean..."

"Yes Bo!" Uncle Jesse said laughing. "I knew."

Bo stared at him. "Well?"

"Well..." Uncle Jesse said standing up to stretch. "I'm very happy for 'em. And you should be too."

Luke tried to calm Bo down butthe blonde-headed Dukewas too furious. Bohad never liked the Jackson boys. They were known to be trouble. And Bo didn't want his cousin marrying trouble.

"It's all right Bo, just calm down." Luke said quietly. He didn't like R.J much either, but was respectful towards Daisy's feelings, therefore never showing it.

Luke released his grip on Bo and handed him a beer. "We'll talk to her tonight, okay? Don't do nuthin' stupid."


NOTE- R.J is twenty-eight. He has four brothers around his age who were all known to be trouble-makers. Bo and Luke do not get along with them, (which makes it pretty hard for Daisy and R.J) But R.J is trying to become a better man for Daisy but no one in Hazzard believes it. Hope you guys like it...Chapter 2 will be up soon! YEE HAW!